Just in time for International Women's Day on Wednesday March 8, the media organisation surveyed more than 9,000 women as part of its wider 2017 Best Countries ranking in order to determine which of 80 countries around the globe are the best for women to live in.

The full 2017 Best Countries List surveyed 21,000 business leaders, informed elites, and general citizens to discover how 80 countries are perceived on a global scale for a range of criteria, from economic influence to citizenship and quality of life. The Best Countries for women scored highest on five of these attributes: human rights, gender quality, income equality, safety, and progression.

While Tunisia and Bolivia are the worst countries for females, according to the study, the best places to live as a woman span across the globe.

Scroll down to see the 23 best countries in the world to live in if you're a woman, ranked in ascending order.

2. Denmark: With an earnings-related daycare system and one of the most flexible parental leave policies in the EU, Denmark is the second best country for women.

1. Sweden: Gender equality is one of the "cornerstones" of society in Sweden, making it the best country for women to live in. Nearly two-thirds of university degrees are awarded to women, and around three months of leave are given to each parent during parental leave.

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Sweden's Discrimination Act also requires that all employers must "actively pursue specific goals to promote equality between men and women."